Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
compacta
ID:
1413989

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sol. ex Maton) Škorničk. & A.D.Poulsen

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Taxon 67:29. (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426454



Common Names

  • Wurfbainia compacta
  • Compact Wurfbainia
  • Compact Wurfbainia Plant


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Description

Wurfbainia compacta (also called Compact Wurfbainia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Vietnam. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with a glossy, dark green color. It grows in forests, thickets, and on hillsides in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Wurfbainia compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wurfbainia compacta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wurfbainia compacta is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Wurfbainia compacta

Wurfbainia compacta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Wurfbainia compacta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wurfbainia compacta?

Wurfbainia compacta

What is the common name of Wurfbainia compacta?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Wurfbainia compacta?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
Axel Dalberg Poulsen (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Poulsen' in the authors string.
William George Maton (1774-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maton' in the authors string.
Jana Škorničková (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Škorničk.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426454: Based on the initial data import